Instructional Video7:03
Espresso Media

Ships That Carry Ships: A Look at OHT Offshore Heavy Transport

9th - 12th
Ships That Carry Ships part 4/8: The video is about OHT Offshore Heavy Transport, a Norwegian company that specializes in hiring out ships to transport heavy loads. The video showcases one of their semi-submersible ships, the Hawk, which...
Instructional Video3:35
Espresso Media

Ariane 5: The Future of the Ariane Space Program

9th - 12th
Ariane 5 part 8/8: This video provides an overview of the redesigned Lemoore plant and the upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket. It discusses the importance of the European navigation system, Galileo, and the need for more versatility...
Instructional Video6:52
Espresso Media

Chernobyl: Protecting Chernobyl from Future Risks

9th - 12th
Chernobyl part 6/7: This video discusses the construction of the new safe confinement structure over the Chernobyl sarcophagus, which contains the remains of reactor #4 at the Chernobyl power station. The structure is equipped with...
Instructional Video5:58
Espresso Media

Mighty Sea Crane: Building and Testing the Oleg

9th - 12th
Mighty Sea Crane part 4/8: This video describes the assembly and testing process of the Oleg Strashnov, the largest monohull crane ship in the world. It highlights the precision and expertise required to construct and integrate the...
Instructional Video6:14
Espresso Media

Walls of Venice: Building and Operating a Massive Gantry Crane for Barrier Installation

9th - 12th
Walls of Venice part 6/8: This video showcases the construction and operation of a specialized gantry crane used for laying barriers. The crane is equipped with strand jacks, hydraulic cylinders with steel cables, that allow for precise...
Instructional Video10:05
Espresso Media

Chernobyl: Building the New Chernobyl Sarcophagus

9th - 12th
Chernobyl part 5/7: This video discusses the construction of the new containment structure at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Instructional Video5:18
Espresso Media

Walls of Venice: Engineering Challenges and Solutions for Venice's Floating Barriers

9th - 12th
Walls of Venice part 5/8: This video discusses the modifications made to the gantry crane used in the construction of the lagoon entrances in Venice. Additionally, the video highlights the efforts to rebuild wetlands and islands to...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

Cars: From Steam Engines to Smart Features

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Cars have come a long way from the steam engines of the past to the fossil fuel and electric machines common today. Learn how these automobiles have evolved and what powers them today.
Instructional Video2:43
Science360

Damaging Volcanic Ash Stays Well Beyond Welcome

12th - Higher Ed
Volcanic ash can become a multimillion-dollar nightmare, lingering in the skies, getting into engines and damaging aircraft. Volcanic ash is known to present hazards to aviation, infrastructure, agriculture, and human and animal health....
Podcast21:52
NASA

‎NASA's Curious Universe: Rocket Assembly Required

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Twenty-four American astronauts went to the moon between 1968 and 1972. In the next few years, we are going back. To get there, we’ll need a dedicated team, and a powerful new rocket. NASA’s Sharon Cobb and Abdiel Santos Galindo take us...
Instructional Video25:23
The Wall Street Journal

The Flying Man, Cleared For Takeoff

Higher Ed
The CEO and chief pilot of JetPack Aviation, David Mayman, talks with WSJ personal technology columnist Joanna Stern about creating the first jetpack.
Instructional Video4:13
Espresso Media

Gullfaks to Hebron: The Construction of the Hebron

9th - 12th
Gullfaks to Hebron part 8/8: The video showcases the installation and construction of the Hebron oil platform, highlighting the massive engineering efforts required. The project involved lifting and installing multiple modules, including...
Instructional Video6:03
Espresso Media

Ships That Carry Ships: The Monsoon Threat

9th - 12th
Ships That Carry Ships part 3/7: The video showcases the loading operations of three modular carrier vessels in Southeast Asia, highlighting the stringent safety measures and precise positioning required for the float on float off...
Podcast3:41
Michigan Radio

A Delicious Solution to Our Energy Problems

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A new source of energy is being developed by using Michigan's industrial food waste. Using existing technology for converting manure into electricity, these anaerobic digesters are doing their work on pudding packs and canned peaches,...
Instructional Video6:26
Espresso Media

Ariane 5: The Importance of Lateral Boosters in Rocket Propulsion

9th - 12th
Ariane 5 part 4/8: The video explains the importance of the lateral boosters in the Ariane 5 rocket and how they provide the necessary power to overcome Earth's gravity and navigate through the atmosphere. The video also highlights the...
Instructional Video6:59
Espresso Media

Mighty Sea Crane: Designing and Building the Oleg Strashnov

9th - 12th
Mighty Sea Crane part 3/8: This video discusses the design and construction of the Oleg Strashnov, a ship with a massive crane that has a 5000 ton lifting capacity. The video highlights the challenges faced in maintaining balance when...
Instructional Video3:45
Espresso Media

Chernobyl: A Ticking Time Bomb

9th - 12th
Chernobyl part 1/7: This video discusses the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, where a sequence of errors led to a catastrophic nuclear accident that killed hundreds and created permanent ghost towns in eastern Ukraine. The protective...
Instructional Video8:09
Espresso Media

Ariane 5: Navigating Orbits

9th - 12th
Ariane 5 part 7/8: In this video, we learn about the different types of orbits and the importance of payload fairing in moving from one orbit to another. The Ariane Group is developing the Ariane 6 rocket, which offers more flexibility...
Instructional Video7:50
Espresso Media

Ariane 5: The History of Rocketry

9th - 12th
Ariane 5 part 1/8: This video explores the development and history of rockets, focusing on the Ariane 5 launcher and its high-tech payload. It delves into the engineering and ballistic research behind rockets, highlighting the dangers...
Instructional Video1:10
Next Animation Studio

SpaceX wants to catch returning boosters before they land

12th - Higher Ed
Musk tweeted: “We’re going to try to catch the Super Heavy booster with the launch tower arm, using the grid fins to take the load.”
Instructional Video6:14
Espresso Media

Walls of Venice: Installation of Floating Barriers Using Gantry Crane and Transport Beam

9th - 12th
Walls of Venice part 7/8: This video describes the process of moving and installing a gantry crane and floating barriers for a construction project. It highlights the use of specialized equipment such as transport beams and strand jacks...
Instructional Video4:55
Espresso Media

Mighty Sea Crane: Tour of the Oleg Strashnov

9th - 12th
Mighty Sea Crane part 5/8: In this video, we are taken on a tour of the Oleg Strashnov, an offshore workhorse. The video showcases the inner workings of the ship, including the crane and its lifting tools used for various operations. We...
Instructional Video7:01
Espresso Media

Ships That Carry Ships: Transporting Massive Objects Across the Seas

9th - 12th
Ships That Carry Ships part 5/8: The video is about the OHT Hawk, a semi-submersible ship used to transport massive objects such as oil rigs and jack-up rigs. The video highlights the safety measures and risks involved in handling such...
Instructional Video5:48
Espresso Media

Walls of Venice: Battling Tourism and Climate Change

9th - 12th
Walls of Venice part 1/8: This video discusses the challenges faced by the city of Venice due to its unique geographical location and the impact of tourism and climate change. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the...